Manufacturing Engineer Senior - Welding/Fabrication

About the Role

This role will be based onsite at our brand-new facility in Murfreesboro and reporting to our Chief Engineer - Operations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for all detailed processes in connection with manufacturing, routings, master data, time studies, manufacturing bill of materials, and change notices/engineering changes. This role will review new releases for design and manufacturing and support with recommendations for new equipment and tooling. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide shop support to aid in improving the coordination and collaboration between Engineering and Operations departments. This position will primarily support the weld and fab department for all business units operating in the facility.

Your Impact

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Be the subject matter expert for a selected series of processes, usually defined by common manufacturing equipment or by product
• Oversee and coach supporting engineers or engineering technicians in their daily work to ensure manufacturing excellence
• Responsible for completion of a project or parts of multiple projects of complexity on time and utilize lean/six sigma principles and methodologies in making process improvements
• Manage the capitalization of equipment and receipts of POs relative to projects you are leading or supporting
• Performs complex engineering calculations, investigations, and prepares delivery of plans, designs, computation methods and/or reporting
• Manage the cycle time balance of each station to ensure output matches delivery schedule
• Determine appropriate weld fixturing that are complex in nature and sequence of operations
• Prepare PQR and WPS with assistance from the CWI supporting the facility
• Review and select required special tooling and equipment
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop corrective actions for product performance issues
• Develop and support recommendations for new equipment and tooling
• Provide technical guidance for minor to complex issues found in production
• Configure or update ERP data to ensure accurate cost and labor calculations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering or related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience

Standout Qualifications

• Experience with welding aluminum and steel, with and without automation
• Strong familiarity with Industrial engineering methods / Lean tools
• Experience with new equipment planning (layout, electrical, footings, airflow, etc...) with general contractors
• Deep knowledge of machining/fabrication methods related to bar, extrusion, and sheet metal, including fiber laser cutting, press brake, CNC mills, band saws, lathes, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations, and procedure manuals
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Experience handling EAR-99 and ITAR documentation
• CWI certification
• Detail oriented
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Dedicating to timely deliverables and willing to work outside typical work hours as needed
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Drafting skills and 2D/3D CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred)

Core Competencies

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information
• External Contacts: External contact involving a requirement to maintain a continuing external working relationship with individuals, or organizations
• Communication Skills: Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Read, analyze, and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, and/or government regulations. Read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Prepare and/or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics
• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation or information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgement in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Occasional: Reaching, Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Lifting/Carrying 35lbs., Pushing/Pulling 35lbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports); Occasional: Writing
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: Work Alone, High Volume Public Contact, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises, Physical Danger, Toxic Substances (i.e. solvents, pesticides, etc.)
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor

Pay

$82,900.00 - $134,300.00. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.